Midwest Food Bank Indiana acquires 8 acres on city’s south side for new warehouse
The new center is being paid for through the Midwest Food Bank Indiana’s “Under One Roof” capital campaign, which officially launched in September.
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Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time
The repetition of votes on the funding bill has become a daily drumbeat in Congress, underscoring how intractable the situation has become.
Caitlin Clark returning to action on grass instead of hardwood
Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour.
Fifth City-County Council member calls for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s resignation
In an op-ed for The Indianapolis Star on Thursday, Republican Councilor Michael-Paul Hart wrote that Hogsett has displayed a “pattern of corruption, negligence and lack of judgment.”
Nestlé to cut 16K jobs globally as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign
Workers at Nestlé’s Anderson, Indiana, plant make and distribute Coffee mate’s traditional creamers, as well as the Natural Bliss line.
Consumer advocates oppose proposed AES Indiana rate settlement
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor and the Citizen’s Action Coalition both said a settlement plan over electricity rates between AES Indiana, the city and numerous large businesses was not acceptable.
North of 96th roundup: New golf venue, restaurants among openings and closings
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened, closed or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.
Kentucky-based construction wholesaler expanding to Indianapolis
The Lexington-based company will occupy an 83,000-square-foot building on the northwest side of Indianapolis and plans to hire 30 workers over the next six months.
UPDATE: City reaches settlement with AES Indiana over proposed rate hike
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, which acts on behalf of utility customers, did not join the settlement. Neither did ratepayer advocacy group Citizen’s Action Coalition.
City plans to use vacant west-side warehouse for winter homeless shelter
The city plans to lease a warehouse just east of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with capacity for up to 160 individuals.
Indiana moves closer to new grading system for schools
A second draft of an accountability system for Indiana schools was presented to the State Board of Education by Indiana Department of Education officials on Wednesday.
Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
The federal judge said the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to US
The leader of Canada’s most populous province called for economic retaliation on the U.S. over Stellantis’ decision.
Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act
During 2 -1/2 hours of arguments, the court’s six conservative justices seemed inclined to effectively strike down a Black majority congressional district because it relied too heavily on race.
Former Hogsett aide’s secret relationship calls into question high-profile deals
Recent media reports raise questions about deals brokered by Thomas Cook, Mayor Hogsett’s former chief of staff, and the city’s former top economic development official, with whom Cook was allegedly in a secret romantic relationship.
Indianapolis startup bank Generations set to launch early next year with two retail locations
Generations is set to be Indiana’s first minority depository institution—and one of only 153 operating in the United States and its territories. But the bank will be open to anyone.
Filtration company to close La Porte facility, move production to Lebanon
Production at the Lebanon facility is expected to begin before the end of 2025. The company anticipates having up to 150 workers at the plant.
Airport authority plans nearly $11M sale of heliport to Indianapolis
The city’s interest in the property surged after it was told that Major League Soccer might want to locate a club downtown, with city officials pitching it as a location for a soccer-first stadium.
Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is timed to the September Consumer Price Index, which has not yet been released.
Shelbyville to add concert amphitheater as cultural amenity
City leaders in Shelbyville say the planned $14 million amphitheater is expected to boost economic development.